General

Adviceguide
Adviceguide provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues, and you can get information specific to all four UK countries.
Ask Alice
Colombia University's Health Education Program. Ask questions about their physical, sexual, emotional and spiritual health.
BBC Education - Smoking, Alcohol and Volatile substances
Full of information, advice, contact numbers and addresses with a quiz, a chat room and a glossary of terms for Smoking, Alcohol and Volatile substances.
BBC Online: Health
Men's health, women's health, kid's health, parenting, travel health, health news, a web guide, discussion room.
British Heart Foundation
Health advice on heart risks and suggestions for living a healthy life, as well as childrens' Artie Beat club, designed for 7-11 year olds.
Dr Koop's Community
A US interactive site with information providing health information, articles and advice on a wide range of medical topics, including recovery issues and alcoholism.
Health Education Authority
Order leaflets on health related issues.
Health Education Board for Scotland
Material appropriate for key stages 3 and 4 on a number of health, sex education, and drug related issues.
Healthopedia.com
'Your Health Encyclopedia' - a medical and health information source containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language.
Health Promotion Wales
Information in English and Welsh divided into age groups - Birth to 5, School Years, Young Adults, Adults, Older People.
Medicdirect
Free, interactive website which provides a complete health information resource for both consumers and medical practitioners.
Mind, Body and Soul
Department of Health and the Department for Education and Employment, for young people in KS 4 with relevant information on a variety of health issues from sun safety to drugs.
Schools Health Education Unit
University of Exeter's PGCE course provides a host of materials for teachers teaching health education.

Abortion

Abortion
A short article on the ethical issues surrounding abortion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Abortion
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. It outlines the main arguments for and against abortion, in readable English with many links to related religious, social and scientific articles.
Against the Sanctity of Life
A philosophical discussion of abortion by Peter Suber at Earlham College.
A Brief History of Abortion in the Catholic Church
A speech by Rosemary Stasek explaining the historical background to the Churches view on abortion.
On Combating Abortion and Euthanasia
The text of the Letter of Pope John Paul II To All the World's Catholic Bishops on combating Abortion and Euthanasia.
Declaration on Procured Abortion (1974)
The principle teaching document of the Catholic Church explains its position against abortion in all cases. By the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 1974.
The Moral Question of Abortion
Dr. Stephen Schwarz. Considers many aspects of abortion from the anti-abortion stance.
National Abortion Campaign
Organisation which campaigns for choice.
Pro-Life Resources
Links to twenty-four sites from a wide range of anti-abortion organisations.
SPUC Website
The Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child’s site argues against abortion. News, information resources, a number of links and photographs relating to abortion.
Statement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Outlines the Churches view on Abortion which does support abortion in certain circumstances.
Voice for Choice
The campaign to secure abortion on request throughout the UK.
World Abortion Policies 1994
Statistics on abortions worldwide from the United Nations Population Division, Department for Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis.

Alcohol Misuse

AddictionRecovery Foundation
Addiction Counseling World, a journal dedicated to providing information in the UK on addiction recovery.
Alcohol Concern
National agency on alcohol misuse. Sections include, factsheets, news, advice about dealing with an alocohol problem, links to other sites and a book shop.
Alcohol: Problems and Solutions
David J. Hanson, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Potsdam, this site provides useful and balanced information on alcohol.
Another Empty Bottle
Dedicated to helping the friends and family of alcoholics. Available in several languages.
BBC Education page on Alcohol
Designed for young people, this page has facts on the effects of alcohol, the law in the UK, alcohol and driving.
Sobriety and Recovery Resources
A wealth of information related to alcohol abuse and recovery with stimulating personal stories, articles, Alcoholics Anonymous links.
Think about Drink
Multimedia site designed for children.

Childbirth and Parenting

TheAdventure Bonding Parenting Page
Clear guidance on parenting. Sections include discipline, bringing up independent minded children.
All About Kids
A directory-based guide to parenting resources across the Internet.
Baby Center
Baby related information. Sections include preconception, pregnancy, baby and toddler, covering parenting health and development issues and advice.
The Baby Directory
A national directory of baby-related services throughout the UK.
Baby Names
Searchable name directory with meanings for each name. US site.
Baby World
A UK based magazine covering all aspects of pregnancy, birth, babies and parenting.
BBC/Parenting
How to be a parent and smile the whole time! It contains advice on parenting, preparing for parenthood throughout the pregnancy, illnesses, baby's needs, and your needs.
Childbirth.org
A comprehensive encyclopedia of information about pregnancy and childbirth.
UK Parents Online
A UK parenting site with advice, humour, support and guidance on parenting.

Crime and Prevention

Crime-prevention.org
Online guide with sections covering family, home, possessions and community safety.
Crimestoppers
History of the organisation, its successes, the drive against drugs, press releases and links.
Ic24 Crimestoppers
Dedicated to making the UK a safer place, information on crime prevention, missing persons and links to UK police forces.
Neighbourhood Watch on the Internet
Not endorsed by the Home Office or part of the NNWA, but does provide a wealth of information covering all aspect of crime prevention in the home.
Police UK
The Police on the internet with links to the UK police forces websites.
Rough Guide to Police Law
Topic list of criminal activity areas and the related laws which is suitable for both teachers and secondary school children.
Victim Support
The website of the national charity providing help, advice and support for victims of crime.

Drug Abuse

Brixton Drug Project
Community-based drug treatment and rehabilitation service that works with drug users.
Big Fish Theatre Company
The company has designed a theatrical program to actively explore drug issues and drug use from the perspective of young people.
Cascade
A Drugs information site run by and for young people.
The Centre for Recovery
The website for Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact, a recovery agency for people with problems arising from their own or someone else's substance misuse.
DARE - Drug Abuse Resistance Education
DARE UK is a charity dedicated to helping children to deal with the issues relating to drugs and violence.
Drugs Info File
Information source on drugs; detailing their history, mental and physical effects (good and bad), addiction, the legal consequences and the dilemmas faced by children and their parents.
Drugsware
Multimedia young person's or parent's guide to drugs.
HIT
Set up by Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Probation Service, The Home Office Drugs Prevention Initiative and an N.H.S. Community Health Care Trust.
Loughborough Turning Point
An attempt to provide unbiased factual information on drugs, solvents and intoxicants.
The Oxfordshire Council on Alcohol and Drug Use
The mission: To raise public awareness of substance related issues and to respond to individuals' needs relating to the use and misuse of substance.
RIDE - Resistance-in Drug Education
Drug awareness and life skills programmes devised for children.
Trashed
Health Education Authority aimed at young people and providing information about drugs.

Environment

About.com Science Nature for Kids
News related to a variety of environmental concerns, this site also provides links and articles.
Born Free
Free education packs are available in the Education section of this UK charity.
The Centre for Alternative Technology
A colourful resource which tells you all about the centre based in N.Wales, has information pages on environmental topics.
Daisy's Peace Homepage
Acid rain, the greenhouse effect, Hydroponics and recycling. Each section has links to further information.
Endangered Species 2000
Informing and educating about the tens of thousands of endangered species around the world.
Friends of the Earth
Informative website with news and developments arranged by category, such as atmosphere and transport, food and biotechnology, energy and nuclear energy.
Greenpeace
Sections such as Nuclear, GM crops, Whales.
Green Solitare
Numerous short essays on a variety of environmental concerns as well as news updates, many links.
The Marine Conservation Website
Dedicated to campaigning for the preservation of the UK's marine life.
Morecamebay.com
A delightful site exploring the environs and wildlife of this huge sandy bay in Lancashire which focuses on the importance of preserving the bay.
National Trust - Environment and Conservation
Environmental issues, land use, gardens, nature conservation and archaeology.
The Woodland Trust
Beautifully designed site, information about woods throughout the UK.
Think Energy
Free learning material and fun activities for use in the classroom and at home, suitable for 8-12 year olds.
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund site is filled with news, campaigns, facts and Education.

Euthanasia

Compassionate Healthcare Network
CHN opposes euthanasia by actively defending the inherent value of all human life.
DeathNet
An enormous archive of resources on all aspects of death and dying including suicide and euthanasia.
The Declaration on Euthanasia
The Catholic Churches view on euthanasia published by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith in 1980.
Euthanasia
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy exploring the ethical issues around euthanasia.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
A summary of the different views from the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance Sections.
Euthanasia by Hinman
A chapter of Professor Hinman's ethics book examining the philosophical issues surrounding euthanasia.
Glossary
A useful glossary of terms concerning "end of life" issues, prepared by Euthanasia Research and Guidance Organisation.
Introduction to Euthanasia by Professor Manfredi
A short summary of the main arguments for and against euthanasia.
Stanford Entry on Euthanasia
Voluntary Euthanasia from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. It explores the ethical issues and lists a bibliography and links to other sites.
The Voluntary Euthanasia Society
Contains, news, factsheets, links, and personal statements supporting their case for the legalisation of Voluntary Euthanasia.

HIV and AIDS

AVERT
Aids Education and Research Trust providing information about how to prevent infection with HIV, information for HIV positive people.
BBC Aids information
A page of facts and guidance on Aids with contacts and links for further help and information.
BBC News Aids information
Detailed information with sections on What is Aids, Aids in the UK, Aids worldwide.
The Body
An organisation aiming to lower barriers between patients and medics, demystify HIV/Aids and its treatment, improve patients' quality of life.
Europeer - Aids Peer Education
An online resource centre for preventing HIV infection among young people.
Glaxo Wellcome's HIV Care
A good site from a pharmaceutical company, fact sheets, advice on living with HIV, the science of HIV.
A Manual for Carers
An online or downloadable book for carers of those who suffer from HIV.
National Aids Manual
A UK based site with reports, news, online book buying, and information about treatment, services and links.
The National Aids Trust
UK charity provides a large number of downloadable pdf files on Aids related matters.
Stop Aids Now
US independent organisation providing Aids/HIV prevention education on the internet..
Teenaids Peer-Corps
A US magazine about Aids for teenagers with sections including how to avoid Aids, education, a glossary, questions and answers, and a selection of downloadable educational videos.
The Terrance Higgins Trust
The website of the national charity which provides a wide range of online information leaflets plus links to other sites. More suitable for older student and teachers.
UN Aids Programme
A global resource for Aids/HIV education in English, French and Spanish with documents, research, campaign information and related news.
World Aids Day 1997 - American Association for Worldwide Health
Here you can download the detailed booklet 'Give Children Hope' which covers the impact of HIV on children throughout the world.

Money and Finance

Alvin Hall's guide to Investment
A helpful introduction to investing your money. Sections on investment jargon, how to read the financial pages, FAQs, publications and links.
Bank Facts
An information site from the British Bankers association. Sections on the Euro, Internet shopping and banking, and a briefing on the background to UK banking.
Barclays Bank Student/Youth section
Guide to services and accounts provided for children and students of all ages.
Financial Times
A definitive financial and business news resource arranged into company, market and world news.
The Inland Revenue
A very comprehensive guide to taxation with many downloadable documents available.
The Motley Fool
UK version of an investment information site. Charts, quotes and discussion room.
Office of Fair Trading - Guide to Finance
Short introductions to financial planning, current account, mortgages, insurance, savings and pensions.
This is money
A personal finance information site. As well as covering all aspects of banking, tax, credit cards and loans, it includes interactive calculators for mortgages, foreign currency and account interest, and a section on holiday money.

Relationships

Building Bridges
Radio 2's online guide to managing relationships covers a range of sensitive topics such as step families, new relationships and counseling.
The History of Marriage
Tradition and history of marriage in different cultures. In western society it examines the notion of marriage as a sacrament and as a contract and examines the concept of love and romance.
Relate
Information about the organisation's ethos and role in supporting relationships and marriage.

Sex Education

Catholic Perspectives on: Love, Sex and Marriage
Materials for Catholic schools looking for information in accordance to the Catholic Churches teachings.
The Family Planning Association
A range of advice which the Family Planning Association provides on sex education, contraception, abortion, relationships, sexual health.
Guideline for Sex Education
Downloadable students and teachers manuals on sex education provided by the Hong Kong Government.
Lovelife
Health Education Authority's sexual health web site, information on issues such as resisting pressure to have sex, 'safer sex', sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy and contraceptives.
National Children's Bureau Sex Education Forum
UK national charity. News, publications, a downloadable guide for parents, free fact sheets and the framework for sex and relationships education.
Sex Education
A series of worksheets provided by the Hong Kong Institute of Education project for teachers and students on attitudes and knowledge about sex education, relationship values and how to use a condom.
Sex Education, Sex and Aids
Answers to frequent questions about sex, relationships, birth control, using condoms, first time sex and the age of consent.
Sexuality Education
Western Australia Health Department guides for sex education, contraception, facts about sex and birth and puberty.
Talking With Kids
American site providing support to parents on a variety of issues including sex.

Smoking

Action on Smoking and Health
London-based charity providing information on all aspects of tobacco and campaigns to reduce unnecessary addiction, disease and premature death caused by smoking.
BBC Education - Smoking
Information for young people on the effects of smoking, giving up, the law and contacts.
BBC Education Health magazine - Smoke Out
BBC's Information about giving up smoking.
Help Me I Want To Quit
Health Net's guide to giving up smoking with advice and information.
Kick It
An anti-smoking website with information and links to other smoking prevention resources on the web.
Lifesaver
Health Education Authority's smoking website offers support, advice and motivation for people to give up.
National Asthma Campaign
The campaign calls for clean, smoke-free air at home, at college, at work, on public transport and in all public places.
No Smoking Day
A multi-media site dedicated to the campaign with information about it, as well the benefits of giving up smoking.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle the entertainer died of lung cancer caused by passive smoking. This foundation has information about lung cancer research and supports and cares for lung cancer sufferers.
Smoking in Wired For Health
Information, curriculum advice and links for education on smoking.

Society

Action Aid
A charity which works for the eradication of poverty and injustice through working with people at grass roots levels.
The Big Issue Online
The online version of the UK homeless magazine.
CARE
International charity, you can take a virtual field trip to Bolivia or Madagascar.
CHAS
The CHAS homelessness website provides general information about the Catholic charity and its work.
Homeless Hypermart
A thought-provoking view of the issue of homelessness in America. Statistics, links, photos of homeless people and their stories.
Interaction.org
American Council for Voluntary International Action. A coalition of over 150 international non profit-making organisations. Sections include disasters, development, refugees, members and publications.
Microcreditsummit.org
An organisation working to ensure that 100 million of the world's poorest families receive credit for productive self-employment by the year 2005.
Oxfam
Oxford Famine Relief website. Informative and attractively designed.
Poverty Net
This is part of the World Bank Web site and is aimed at providing resources to promote understanding and work towards the alleviation of poverty.
Shelter
Shelter campaigns for an end to homelessness. The site is full of information about homelessness in the UK including facts and figures inside and outside London, news, publications, solutions, and how to contribute.
United Nations Children's Fund
UNICEF works for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to allow children to reach their full potential.
United Nations High Commission for Refugees
Comprehensive information about the work of the UNHCR and a great resource for teachers.
War On Want
Campaign against world poverty is full of startling figures, information about campaigns, news, an online version of articles from the magazine and a list of related links.
The World Food Program
UN site, provides information about the organisation, resources and appeals, downloadable documents, field operations and statistics.
World Faiths Development Dialogue
Learn more about the dialogue between people of the world's religious or spiritual communities and the World Bank.



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